| Aspect | Commission Penetration Test | Penetration Tester |
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| Certifications | CEH, OSCP, CISSP | CEH, OSCP, CISSP |
| Work Environment | Typically contracted for specific projects, often freelance or consulting | Employed by organizations or as consultants, performing security assessments |
| Industry Usage | Used by companies to evaluate security posture through commissioned tests | Performed by professionals to identify vulnerabilities across various sectors |
Both Commission Penetration Tests and Penetration Testers require similar certifications and work in security assessment roles. The key difference is that a Commission Penetration Test refers to the specific contracted security assessment, while a Penetration Tester is the professional performing these tests. The test is a service, whereas the tester is the individual executing it.